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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1910877  Size: MF

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Warning: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.

Warning: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:

   • Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
   • Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the six retainers securing the headlamp access panel to the upper front wheelhouse panel.
  4. Remove the headlamp access panel in order to access the headlamp bulb covers and bulbs.

1

Directional Bulb Socket

Rotate the light socket and remove from the headlamp composite.

2

Directional Bulb

Tip
Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

3

Headlamp Bulb Cover

4

Headlamp Bulb (Hi Beam)

5

Headlamp Bulb Cover

Tip
Pull the bulb rearward and release the electrical connector from the bulb.

6

Headlamp Bulb

Warning: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning in the Preface section.

Tip
Rotate the bulb socket a quarter turn and remove the bulb from the headlamp.